Piano Portrait: Scandalous Grace

Posted by John on Dec 22nd, 2009 | no comments

This past summer I changed the reason why I compose piano works.  Instead of just composing music on a whim for my own pleasure, I now write music for people who inspire me.  These “Piano Portraits” are unique musical gifts that really do last a lifetime!

One of my customers, Deb Ingino, shared with me a video of her daughter, Melissa, receiving her Piano Portrait entitled “Scandalous Grace” on her 21st birthday.

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Deb Ingino approached me about composing this piano work as a surprise gift for her daughter, Melissa, who is turning twenty-one this December. As we discussed Melissa’s personality and passions, her past and her dreams for the future, it was clear that her parents hold a deep reservoir of love, respect and admiration for her. They look up to her for her grace, wisdom and loyalty.

Outwardly petite, this lamb has grown the heart of a lion. Her fervent advocacy for the weak is seen through her giving and support of Living Water International and lobbying Congress on behalf of Invisible Children. She will not rest while the world around her suffers.

As I read these words from Melissa, this music poured out of my own heart at one sitting. It was a sacred moment, a meditation, that led me to my own worship of the God she describes.

something is broken in this world & i want to hold my tiny palms against the wounds so the Healer can later restore …i’m just a girl in a red hat. A lily among thorns. A dreamer. A free soul with a heart that is deeply Rooted. i believe in scandalous grace. i can survive living simply, as long as my friends and family are close. Someday i want to paint the nails of prostitutes. i treasure the art of listening and genuinely receiving even it means remaining silent.i believe in the practice lectio divina. i have a heart for the feeble and broken. i appreciate loyalty and honesty.i think the study of fine tuning in the universe is mind-altering. i believe in altruism and empathy. i’m a little dirt clod made from the dust but hold the Breath of my Creator. i was once dead but now i am alive. <><.

Scandalous Grace is composed in honor of Melissa Ingino. May God grant her many more years in His service.

Melissa sent me this video to express her gratitude.

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Idea Music: Relax And Dream Awake

Posted by John on Dec 16th, 2009 | no comments

Deb Ingino, president of My Wired Style, sent me this wonderful testimonial:
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Hi my name is Deb Ingino and I just had to leave you this message to tell you how much your music is inspiring me!

If you are familiar with DISC temperament wiring, I’m wired with D/I characteristics and of course one benefit is our amazing capacity to accomplish many things but sometimes it is at the risk of being so high energy it is difficult to unwind. And of course staying wound up for too long can create a block of innovation and ideas.

When I first heard your composition “Dancing With Fireflies”, I was immediately drawn to the beautiful melody and afterwards noticed that I felt a bit relaxed. I then listened to several more of your compositions such as “In The Shadow Of Your Wing”, “The Golden Road” and more. And noticed that not only did I feel relaxed but I felt a flood of new ideas come to mind while listening. I guess giving my mind an opportunity to really relax and unwind was a catalyst to these new thoughts and ideas.

As I continue in my role of President of My Wired Style, I start my day with reading a book from Proverbs and listening to 8 of your amazing songs. Oh and one more thing, our company just finished a video called Give The Dream Wings and we’ve chosen your sweet song “Daddy Daughter Dance” as the musical piece for this video.

So I just want to say thank you, thank you for sharing your amazing talent and thank you for helping this wound up executive from New York to relax and dream while awake!

Deb Ingino
My Wired Style, President

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Music In The Morning

Posted by John on Oct 19th, 2009 | no comments

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Hi, John.

My daughter and I are the BIG FANS of your BEAUTIFUL MUSIC! Every morning, my daughter, Hana (6 years old), comes downstairs when she hears your music. I’ve had a hard time to make her get ready to go to school every morning. BUT now I have your music! Her favorite is “Zuzu’s Petals”. Like your daughters, she dances with your music sometimes. She’s not taking any dance lessons and she’s not a dancer at all, but she can’t help it to dance with your beautiful music. When she listens your music, she asks me “Did Mr. John Thomas create this music, too?” Thank you for posting your concert on your website. We wish we could be there. Hana really wants to listen your music live.

I’m thinking to give this CDs to my kids’ school’s teachers and my families in Tokyo for Christmas presents. Thank you for your great idea, “Save time and money this Christmas!” And for ourselves, I’ll download your music from iTunes.

Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful talent to us! And I pray for you and your family, and your next piano project. I admire your Godly decision.

Please take care,
Yuri Cobia